@stinks I have a split personality (it’s a long story). The other half of me has probably placed over 200 orders. (I’m too lazy to look it up right now.)
I think I can order 3 for Threesday right?
I want 2 for my daughter and one for me.
Edit: OOPS, SORRY. YOU MUST BUY THESE IN MULTIPLES OF 2.
you suck meh, coulda got 30 but only get 20. My daughter gets toys and I don’t :|
Edit 2: Don’t you know who I am?!?!? I’m a VMP member dammit and the rule should be 2 OR MORE for VMP members!! I’m no off the street scrub like the rest of these chumps! I want to speak to the manager!!
@RedOx I just spoke with management.
They said you need to post a minimum of 100 comments in this thread before they will even start to not give a shit.
I’ve played with my sets a bit, and I can say that I enjoy the beam much more than I enjoy the brackets, at least for mindless fidgeting.
Also, they are not nearly as strong as I was anticipating.
For anyone else that got brackets, is the polarity a little off when putting them back into a cube? I don’t remember if that’s how it felt out of the box.
@FrostByte I’m having the same problem with trying to reform the cube. I’m trying to follow the one picture in the blueprint book, but I can’t get it to stay together.
I’m curious if anyone has a better description/picture of how the cube is supposed to go back together.
I don’t see the option to get one pack of beams and one pack of brackets, I only see the option to get two of the same type in a certain color. Is there a way I can order both types instead of having to buy two different “orders”?
You call that video “goofing around”? That’s like professional level goofing. The dexterity involved in that video seems like we’re watching the speks world champion in their gold medal winning floor exercise.
Ah, man. I got the same “partial cancellation” email as well. I don’t get it. I also ordered early in the day when everything was still listed as in stock. I guess the system thought it had more in inventory compared to actual reality.
The message I received was:
Hey there, Meh here!
Unfortunately, we have some bad news. We had an inventory issue and had to cancel and refund part of your order for the Blocks by Speks - Purple Brackets and Grey Brackets. As an apology, we’re offering a coupon code for $5, which you can redeem using code (redacted) at checkout. It’s good through 1/31/20.
Sorry for any inconvenience! Your friends at Meh
Frustrating and disappointing, but inventory errors happen, and the discount code is a nice gesture.
@Bandrik@Barney I ordered 3 grey beams and 3 grey brackets. Still no idea what part of my order I won’t be getting but I guess it’s 1 or more of the grey brackets
Hmmm…
They’re down to just purple beams. It looks like you can’t order two sets of purple beams, so you can’t really order any…
At least, that’s what’s happening to me.
@sammydog01@Thumperchick I considered that, but figured they would set their sales limits so that there would be an even number of sets possible to sell. Maybe that assumption was incorrect.
How many orders were canceled? I wrote in that I was okay with it, but I’m getting mad if only a few were canceled. I placed my order early, rec’d confirmation at 9:05 pm Pacific.
I understand human errors happen, but when things are not resolved fairly I get angry.
I’m really disappointed in you, meh.
Mine showed up but was only half my order (I think?). I ordered one 2-pack of beams and one 2-pack of brackets. It was $10 for each 2-pack (right?). Anyway, I received one of each. Did I completely misunderstand the offer?
P.S. When I ordered, there were only the options for brackets or beams, not mixed. That’s why I sort of had to order two separate 2-packs, so I was able to have some of each.
@chrismartin You ordered a two pack of two total, not 4. $10 for each pack, you needed to order 2 total to get a 2 pack. That’s why the price was $20. Someone else can probably explain better.
@sammydog01 I assumed each order was for a 2-pack. That’s how Tuesdays typically work. I had two separate “orders” – Actually had to click the “Want Another?” link. So, by my math, that should be four total, i.e. two 2-packs.
@chrismartin Nope, people complained that they had to order two of the same thing so they switched to the new system- pick your two things, pay half price for each. You are unable to order just one- you have to add the second to check out.
Took a week for my order to ship, then after it shipped I got an email saying part of my order was canceled due to “inventory issues” (odd as I ordered early in the day). No idea what part of my order I won’t be getting as my order history still shows all the items I ordered.
My order arrived today. I got all the beams I ordered, (2x purple beams, 2x gray beams) but I didn’t get any brackets (1 purple, 1 gray). I guess that’s okay. The beams are more fun I hear. But man, the L brackets would have added some tetris-like fun to the mix. Oh well.
Yeah I got my refund today for $30. Guessing I’m getting no brackets. I wouldn’t have ordered any if I knew I couldn’t get both. First and last order with meh.
@ok_ Hey this can happen with any company. Give Meh another chance and it won’t happen again. Okay, it probably will, but they have great Customer Service, don’t they?
@ok_ Yeah. It would have been much better if we got an email saying “hey we ran out of brackets. Do you still want us to ship you the beams you ordered and refund the brackets, or cancel your order and give a full refund? Either way we’ll give you $5 off your next order. Sorry about that.”
I love purple.
@Barney You’ve only ordered one thing? And you Kickstarter backed?
Tell me what you ordered was purple.
purple loves @barney.
@stinks I have a split personality (it’s a long story). The other half of me has probably placed over 200 orders. (I’m too lazy to look it up right now.)
Edit: And, yes, I’ve purchased lots of purple.
@Barney Your other personality purchased lots of purple.
You reap the benefits.
purple loves @barney.
@RogerWilco Unfortunately, without proper supervision, my other half will make other purchases besides purple.
@Barneybot isn’t a real bot.
@Barney @mediocrebot, This Barney loves the other Barney!
@Barney Was that said in Kim Basinger voice?
What a great trinket for me desk. Can’t wait to put them on top of my monitor and show off.
@hchavers yo if you still rockin a CRT you better post pics…
@hchavers @RedOx Your CRT monitor will have a bad day if you put these on top of it!
@RedOx the fancy metal around the flatscreen makes a perfect block display
I think I can order 3 for Threesday right?
I want 2 for my daughter and one for me.
Edit: OOPS, SORRY. YOU MUST BUY THESE IN MULTIPLES OF 2.
you suck meh, coulda got 30 but only get 20. My daughter gets toys and I don’t :|
Edit 2: Don’t you know who I am?!?!? I’m a VMP member dammit and the rule should be 2 OR MORE for VMP members!! I’m no off the street scrub like the rest of these chumps! I want to speak to the manager!!
@RedOx The only reason I’m still a VMP memebr is because the day you stop they on your name
@RedOx Two edits is the max? Again…VMP, hello? I’m not done with my pseudo rant!
(inserts another emoji that makes no sense)
SEE?!?! I’ve posted corn now!
@RedOx I just spoke with management.
They said you need to post a minimum of 100 comments in this thread before they will even start to not give a shit.
@RedOx I also tried to buy 3… Womp Womp.
@iPooOnUFirstMeh you can request not to have the shit next to your name if you want to dump vmp.
@RedOx infinite edits is allowed, but you must do it within a five minute window. Post quicker.
@iPooOnUFirstMeh @RedOx That’s why I stopped so I could be glorious poo.
@iPooOnUFirstMeh Username totally checks out.
I’ve played with my sets a bit, and I can say that I enjoy the beam much more than I enjoy the brackets, at least for mindless fidgeting.
Also, they are not nearly as strong as I was anticipating.
For anyone else that got brackets, is the polarity a little off when putting them back into a cube? I don’t remember if that’s how it felt out of the box.
@FrostByte there seems to be a specific way they fit back together and if one piece is different it’ll be just a bit off.
@FrostByte I’m having the same problem with trying to reform the cube. I’m trying to follow the one picture in the blueprint book, but I can’t get it to stay together.
I’m curious if anyone has a better description/picture of how the cube is supposed to go back together.
/giphy teal-uplifted-tinker
I’m a fan of Speks. Take my money.
@RogerWilco saucy tink!
@RogerWilco @UncleVinny yeah, kinda racy for early disney …
@RogerWilco @stolicat @UncleVinny early Disney was very racy.
@dam091 @RogerWilco @stolicat @UncleVinny snow white was all about a necrophiliac meeting a girl with a fetish for gang bangs with little people.
Something tells me the dexterity displayed in that video requires more than a bit of fidget-practice with these blocks.
I don’t see the option to get one pack of beams and one pack of brackets, I only see the option to get two of the same type in a certain color. Is there a way I can order both types instead of having to buy two different “orders”?
@InfinitePh0enix
Yes, it is a bit confusing.
You make one selection. And then add another. It is one of each. The order won’t go thru until you the second selection.
@RedOak Yeah I just figured that out lol. Thank youu!
@InfinitePh0enix @RedOak Son of a bitch. I didn’t order because I was hoping that was an issue that would be fixed, so I missed the window. : P
Oh well, it’s not like I’ve built all of the Nanoblock sets in my desk anyway.
Unfortunately, these gadgets appear to be good fodder for the ”I can’t think of what to get them for Christmas” category. eccentric-animated-mercury
You call that video “goofing around”? That’s like professional level goofing. The dexterity involved in that video seems like we’re watching the speks world champion in their gold medal winning floor exercise.
/giphy baffled-burgundy-reaction
/image baffled-burgundy-reaction
I got the little chrome spheres and the little chrome blocks, might as well get these to keep them company collecting dust on the shelf.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Good question, I’ve been wondering about the whole rare earth magnet depletion scenario for sometime now…
Ah, man. I got the same “partial cancellation” email as well. I don’t get it. I also ordered early in the day when everything was still listed as in stock. I guess the system thought it had more in inventory compared to actual reality.
The message I received was:
Hey there, Meh here!
Unfortunately, we have some bad news. We had an inventory issue and had to cancel and refund part of your order for the Blocks by Speks - Purple Brackets and Grey Brackets. As an apology, we’re offering a coupon code for $5, which you can redeem using code (redacted) at checkout. It’s good through 1/31/20.
Sorry for any inconvenience! Your friends at Meh
Frustrating and disappointing, but inventory errors happen, and the discount code is a nice gesture.
@Bandrik What? Out of purple? That’s a criminal offense!
@Barney loves purple.
@mediocrebot It took you this long to figure it out?
@Bandrik @Barney mine had only grey in it and I got this same partial cancellation. So maybe that’s the common denominator.
@ok_ What? You didn’t order purple? What’s wrong with you?
@Barneybot isn’t a real bot.
@Barney @ok_ I ordered grey straight, grey bracket, purple straight, and purple bracket.
@Barney loves purple.
@Bandrik @Barney I ordered 3 grey beams and 3 grey brackets. Still no idea what part of my order I won’t be getting but I guess it’s 1 or more of the grey brackets
@Barney @ok_ I ordered purple! They arrived today.
@Barney loves purple.
@ok_ @sammydog01 Yay for purple!
purple loves @barney.
@mediocrebot Ah, warm fuzzies.
/giphy airborne-broken-birthday
/giphy stylish-musical-dolphin
The future was now. Now, I’m not so sure.
/giphy pretentious-woozy-insect
Also - will we ever run out of rare-earth magnets - the rate meh is selling them?
@makhay Good point! I wonder if we’re starting to enter a rare-earth magnet shortage crisis!!!
Duh. They are rare. It says so in the name. It’d be false advertising if they weren’t!
Bummer for those who had their orders canceled.
@j37hr0 I got those same sets! I’ll have to cheat off your photo.
Speks
Brackets
Beams
What’s in the Box?
2x Speks Blocks Brackets/Beams
Here’s a Fun Fact for You
I was a spectator at a spectacular spectacle where a special receptacle was collectible and shot speckles of used speculums onto nearby specimens.
Price Comparison
$59.90 (for 2) at Amazon
Beams + Brackets
Warranty
90 days
Estimated Delivery
Monday, July 13th - Friday, July 17th
/giphy Meh McMeh
@stinks–An Irish Meh? Who knew?
Am tempted to buy…
Equal number of pallets of each type in the warehouse, huh, Meh?
Gotta be careful since folks who wish to be less challenged might trigger a run on the Beams.
Yee Haw, got them there beamy brackety thingys.
ǝɹƃo ǝʇɐʃnɔɐɯɯı pǝpunoʍ
/giphy wounded-immaculate-ogre
/image wounded immaculate ogre
This deal smells of used speculums…
@Bumplepimp There’s something fishy about that comment…!
/giphy rimshot
My favorite Order Number:
misanthropic-demonic-jellyfish
@stevcruise
/giphy misanthropic-demonic-jellyfish
Where is the pie chart?!
@makhay I was wondering that too! I’m guessing the pie chart isn’t compatible with having to order in groups of 2.
Hmmm…
They’re down to just purple beams. It looks like you can’t order two sets of purple beams, so you can’t really order any…
At least, that’s what’s happening to me.
@Limewater I’ll see what’s up.
@Thumperchick Thanks. I don’t see the “want another?” link anywhere…
@Thumperchick Also, for what it’s worth, I’m running Linux and have tried Chrome and Firefox.
@Limewater @Thumperchick Maybe they only have one set left.
@Limewater I’m seeing the same issue you are. I think we’re sold out and there’s a lag somewhere.
@sammydog01 @Thumperchick I considered that, but figured they would set their sales limits so that there would be an even number of sets possible to sell. Maybe that assumption was incorrect.
@Thumperchick I guess that’s what I get for not paying attention to the sales numbers.
Thanks!
@Limewater looks like we were sold out. Sorry you missed it!
Wow, they actually sold out. Congrats, meh
My order was cancelled?
@bradsour
Cool, first thing worth purchasing in 3 months and it gets canceled. VMP getting more and more worthless.
How many orders were canceled? I wrote in that I was okay with it, but I’m getting mad if only a few were canceled. I placed my order early, rec’d confirmation at 9:05 pm Pacific.
I understand human errors happen, but when things are not resolved fairly I get angry.
I’m really disappointed in you, meh.
My order is still stuck on “Processing”. And now people’s orders are being cancelled? WTF?
Meh staff, can you explain what’s going on?
Update: my order just got changed to “shipped”. Huh.
In the meantime, I feel bad for those that had their orders cancelled on them. That sucks.
Mine showed up but was only half my order (I think?). I ordered one 2-pack of beams and one 2-pack of brackets. It was $10 for each 2-pack (right?). Anyway, I received one of each. Did I completely misunderstand the offer?
P.S. When I ordered, there were only the options for brackets or beams, not mixed. That’s why I sort of had to order two separate 2-packs, so I was able to have some of each.
@chrismartin You ordered a two pack of two total, not 4. $10 for each pack, you needed to order 2 total to get a 2 pack. That’s why the price was $20. Someone else can probably explain better.
@sammydog01 I assumed each order was for a 2-pack. That’s how Tuesdays typically work. I had two separate “orders” – Actually had to click the “Want Another?” link. So, by my math, that should be four total, i.e. two 2-packs.
@chrismartin Nope, people complained that they had to order two of the same thing so they switched to the new system- pick your two things, pay half price for each. You are unable to order just one- you have to add the second to check out.
@chrismartin I was expecting 4 total as well. Made two orders. Received only half of what I expected.
@chrismartin @davide Were you two not seeing where the items were individually ringing up at half price until you completed the order?
Hell, I don’t work for meh, why don’t you write into support@meh.com and see what they say?
I you @mediocrebot.
These just came and I love them. Need more please.
Took a week for my order to ship, then after it shipped I got an email saying part of my order was canceled due to “inventory issues” (odd as I ordered early in the day). No idea what part of my order I won’t be getting as my order history still shows all the items I ordered.
@ok_ Oh man, that sucks. Thanks for letting the rest of us know. I hope you get enough that they’re still fun.
My order arrived today. I got all the beams I ordered, (2x purple beams, 2x gray beams) but I didn’t get any brackets (1 purple, 1 gray). I guess that’s okay. The beams are more fun I hear. But man, the L brackets would have added some tetris-like fun to the mix. Oh well.
Yeah I got my refund today for $30. Guessing I’m getting no brackets. I wouldn’t have ordered any if I knew I couldn’t get both. First and last order with meh.
@ok_ Hey this can happen with any company. Give Meh another chance and it won’t happen again. Okay, it probably will, but they have great Customer Service, don’t they?
@ok_ Yeah. It would have been much better if we got an email saying “hey we ran out of brackets. Do you still want us to ship you the beams you ordered and refund the brackets, or cancel your order and give a full refund? Either way we’ll give you $5 off your next order. Sorry about that.”
At least then we would have a choice.
@Bandrik agree. Or they could have offered to switch to a different color.
@Bandrik @ok_ Contact customer service again and explain how only having 1/2 of this is useless to you and see what they say.
The last picture is great.
I will bite when they offer Tegu at this price.
@ponagathos They might bite back…
/image tegu
/giphy understood-lax-coast
traceable-tenuous-dancer
Let the stocking stuffing begin!
Ah man, mine haven’t shipped yet…